Portland Head Light, Maine, United States
5.0 (2.392 reviews) Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent Ranking #1 in Cape Elizabeth Lighthouses
Gorgeous lighthouse
Although Maine’s oldest lighthouse is closed to the public, there’s plenty to do within the grounds of Fort Williams Park. Stop by the adjacent museum to learn about the lighthouse’s history and enjoy the lawns—perfect for a picnic as you watch boats entering and leaving the harbor. You can also hike one of the trails along the rocky shore or explore several ruins within the former Fort Williams, which include two batteries, a powerhouse, and a bunker. More adventurous travelers can snorkel or scuba dive at the stunning Ship Cove. – Tripadvisor
Address
1000 Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107-1916
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Website
http://www.portlandheadlight.com/
Working hours
Monday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Monday, May 06, 2024, 23:14
User Ratings
5.0 based on (2.392 reviews)
Reviews
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5LovesPhotoOps 5:00 PM Jun 29, 2022
Gorgeous lighthouse
The lighthouse is inside Fort Williams State Park and we paid $5 to park in their lot. The only restrooms were some portable toilets in the parking lot. The lighthouse itself is gorgeous and you can walk on the sidewalks or on the rocks below to get great views of it. Using binoculars you can also see Fort Gorges and the Spring Point Ledge Light to the north, and the two Cape Elizabeth lights to the south. The museum is well worth the $2 admission (pay in the small gift shop) to learn all about the history of this particular lighthouse. Walk around to the south side of the lighthouse to see where an old shipwreck has been marked on the rocks. You may also want to take a look at the ruins of Goddard Mansion and the Ship Cove beach in the park.
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4LookingForFamilyFun 5:00 PM Aug 15, 2022
Pleasant day outdoors
There is a little bit of activity for everyone here if you are there to take advantage of it. There is no admission to the park, but parking cost was $5 for two hours. The lighthouse museum is open from 10am to 2pm. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for kids. The museum is small but if you like reading there are plenty of unique historical facts to absorb. For military historians there is the Blair battery bunkers with several panels. Although never used in combat there are some interesting connections. You cannot go to the top of the lighthouse but there is a good overview from the Blair battery. Plenty of walking trails and if you are a little more adventurous you can climb down to the rocks to the rock beach below the lighthouse. Best pictures were around sunset on a bright sunny August day. There are several food trucks if you will be staying over eating hours. According to a local the lobster roll from the food truck is one of the best. Bathrooms are limited to portable toilets, so plan accordingly. Small gift shop but only merchandise.
